De Beers Group announces intention to close its lab-grown diamond jewellery brandDe Beers Group is set to close its Lightbox lab-grown diamond jewelry brand, reaffirming its dedication to natural diamonds. This decision ...
08 May, 2025, 10.42 PM IST
Why did Donald Trump levy the most enormous tariff on this tiny African kingdom Lesotho — All about itPresident Donald Trump has imposed a record 50% tariff on goods from Lesotho, a small African nation heavily reliant on U.S. trade.
05 Apr, 2025, 12.15 AM IST
EU delays polished diamond traceability requirements to January 2026, easing pressure on Indian tradeThe EU delays implementing stringent traceability rules for polished diamond imports to January 2026, easing pressure on the Indian diamond...
26 Feb, 2025, 12.37 AM IST
Lab-grown diamonds see price drop, natural ones shine with sustainability: ReportThe Natural Diamond Council reports an 83% price drop in 1.5-carat lab-grown diamonds since 2015, while natural diamonds maintain steady an...
21 Feb, 2025, 07.25 PM IST
Surat's diamond industry loses shine: Factory closures, job losses, & falling orders hit hardSurat's diamond business is in crisis due to declining global demand and competition from lab-grown diamonds. Workers face job losses and r...
06 Oct, 2024, 09.16 PM IST
Thousands of Surat workers are caught in Russia-West crossfireRussia-Ukraine war has impacted the diamond industry in Surat, Gujarat, leading to job losses and factory closures. Western sanctions on Ru...
25 Sep, 2024, 08.37 PM IST
Premium Gifts for Wife: Celebrate Her with Exquisite Options (2024)Are you excited for your wife’s big day but your gift can’t keep up with it? If so, then we recommend you to find the perfect gift for your...
25 Sep, 2024, 12.54 PM IST
War and trade: As Iran-Israel conflict intensifies, India’s trade vulnerability risesThe Israel-Hamas conflict had already inflated freight cost from $1,000 to $6,000. Now with Iran directly entering the conflict, India’s MS...
20 Apr, 2024, 09.24 AM IST
How Diamond Consumers Can Avoid the Dangers of Greenwashing03 Jan, 2024, 12.30 PM IST
Ultra-rare pink diamond to go under hammer in Geneva, expected to fetch over $23 mnFive out of the 10 most valuable diamonds ever sold at auction were pink.
07 Nov, 2020, 05.51 PM IST
India's rich tussle for Argyle pink diamond because mines are not foreverDiamond traders said demand for Argyle pink diamonds has shot up by three times among high net worth Indians compared to last year.
28 Sep, 2020, 05.02 PM IST
How a tough Indian market is making De Beers change its policyDe Beers, once-inflexible diamond company, allows traders to return rough stones, cuts prices.
11 Nov, 2019, 04.59 PM IST
NMDC aims for 45 MT iron ore production in next fiscal: CMDThe PSU experienced hindrances in production in FY18, but is upbeat about the next fiscal year, and aims for 67 MT by 2022.
21 Jan, 2018, 03.02 PM IST
Rio Tinto CEO Sam Walsh rejects fears over China growth, demandIt was unclear, however, when China will cut back excess output in aluminium that has led to heavy exports and a glut on world markets, CEO...
06 Aug, 2015, 10.14 PM IST
- Tigers vanished from Panna after diamond mines were shut: Madhya Pradesh authorities
After National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) was asked by the environment impact monitoring panel to shut diamond mines in Panna d...
02 Oct, 2014, 04.33 PM IST
- Tribal affairs minister Kishore Deo to apprise governors of right to cancel mines
Kishore Deo says his ministry will take a closer look at mineral resource projects, bauxite, iron ore or any other mineral, in areas where ...
04 Oct, 2012, 06.05 AM IST
- Jas can't stop: FIPB to be scrapped
Finance Minister Jaswant Singh has lined up one more mega dose of reform: Winding up of the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB), whic...
12 Jan, 2004, 01.00 AM IST